Las Cruces internal audit office reports 75% of annual plan in process; ethics survey shows 75% positive responses

Viola Perea, the City Auditor for Las Cruces, presented the office’s FY25 annual internal audit report to the City Council at the Aug. 25 work session, summarizing completed audits, work in progress and performance measures.

Perea said, “Internal audit is a program in the line of business of the office of the City Manager, and the City Auditor manages the program and reports directly to the City Manager,” and described the office’s mission to provide compliance and assurance services for the council, city manager and departments.

What the audit office reported - Published reports: Internal Audit completed and published four scheduled internal audit reports in FY25 (citywide travel; a contract compliance audit for the Rincon Hills Park contract; utilities customer deposits and refunds; and the utilities cost allocation plan). - Draft reports:…